Tag Archive: democracy
New Israel Fund Responds To Detention of American Jew At Israeli Border For Being “Here To Make Trouble”
NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch writes: If the Netanyahu government considers promoting equality, democracy, and justice to be ‘making trouble,’ we’ll wear that badge proudly”
Detainment Won’t Stop Human Rights Champions
Three human rights activists who were detained by the army near an illegal outpost vowed not to bow to the harassment.
Another Israeli General Expresses Solidarity with NIF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s public lashings of NIF are generating blowback.
NIF CEO On Human Rights Defender Detentions: “We Will Not Be Intimidated Or Silenced”
Responding to the detentions of three leading human rights defenders in the South Hebron Hills today, NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch released the following statement. . .
Opposition to Nation-State Law Gains Momentum
The Nation-State Law has faced powerful opposition from Israelis of all kind, including the progressives, some right wingers and the Druze community.
WATCH: The Next Battle for Israeli Democracy
A discussion on trends from the most recent Knesset session and how progressive Israelis are organizing to defend democracy in the days ahead. With Libby Lenkinski, NIF’s VP for Public Engagement, Daniel Sokatch, NIF’s CEO, Mickey Gitzin, NIF’s Israel Director, and Debbie Gild-Hayo, Advocacy Director at the Association for Civil Rights in Israel.
Huge Protest Over Gay Surrogacy Rights in Israel
A recent bill denied gay men eligibility for surrogacy, sparking widespread outrage.
Meet Gali Bessudo: An Optimistic Activist in Sderot
Gali is part of the Movement for the Future of the Western Negev, which demands a political settlement to stop the violence along the boundary with Gaza.
Naomi Chazan Global Activism Fellowship Program is Underway
People traveled from Australia, the UK, Canada, and the U.S. for a prestigious 10-day trip in Israel and the occupied territories.
Countering Homophobia in Holon
A rally set for tonight will respond to shocking comments by the deputy mayor of the city.